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MS-DOS games on Fire TV

Hundreds of FREE MS-DOS games possibly playable on Fire TV
I saw a story yesterday about Archive.org having MS-DOS games playable on your browser with no extensions or other extra downloads needed, it works nicely on my computer, then today I thought about my Fire TV, would it work? Here is what I've found so far.
My setup:
Amazon Fire TV - Rooted, no CFW
Software version: 51.1.1.0_user_511069920
USB Keyboard (Rii i8 Mini 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard with Mouse)
Amazon Fire Game Controller
Firefox 32.0.1
Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.47
Open Firefox
go to: https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos
click on game you want to play
I've tried 2 games so far, Oregon Trail and Wolfenstein 3D. Oregon trail seems to work just fine with the USB Keyboard, it even works full screen. Wolfenstein 3D does detect the Amazon Fire Game Controller after a button is pressed, but it doesn't seem to work, even after the suggested refresh. If I try to use the keyboard I get stuck on the input menu and the only way out is going to the Fire TV home screen. Might be worth taking a look at, maybe someone can find the games that work or a way to make them work, maybe a different setup or keyboard will work better.

Why don't you use an emulator instead?

Just try DosBox - there are various versions for Android, I bet at least one will work. I remember using it on a much slower hardware with success (Tegra2 tablet).

WatchESPN

Is it possible to get the WatchESPN APK from FireTV and have it work on ShieldTV?
If so, where and how?

It should work... Try installing / sideloading the Amazon Appstore APK and download & install the WatchESPN app from there... (I would tell you to use APK Downloader, but it can't seem to create a link for that particular app for some reason)

I was curious about this as well. I installed Amazon AppStore, and not all apps show up. For example, sonic 4 episode 1 and 2 both don't show up on shield TV. Also, it seems there are quite a few WATCH apps which i can't find such as watch ESPN, watch Disney. I'm wondering if there is an amazon fire TV amazon AppStore. My mom wants a streaming device, so maybe I'll pick up the fire tv stick today and see if i can pull the apks.

Yeah, I installed the Amazon App store but it barely works (needs mouse) and it's crippled, doesn't show many apps. Would be nice if APK downloader could grab it, but that only seems to work for Google Play Apps. Got to be a way...

I've tried it on the Nexus Player without any luck. It has some Amazon drm checks to make sure it is actually a fire TV/stick device. The farthest I've managed was to install it and get it to load. Once installed, all videos failed to play.
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Got it to work...
xaudiblex said:
I've tried it on the Nexus Player without any luck. It has some Amazon drm checks to make sure it is actually a fire TV/stick device. The farthest I've managed was to install it and get it to load. Once installed, all videos failed to play.
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OK, so I got the same thing all of you did with the Amazon Appstore app/k... But I was able to get the WatchESPN app to work using the APK I downloaded from here: http://www.apk4fun.com/share/6916/
Of course, you will need need a mouse or keyboard w/ trackpad (which I use since other apps like Dish Anywhere also require the same thing), but at least I was able to play Live streams and clips after I provided my satellite provider's info...

Yeah the "normal" phone/tablet version works. You can also download the newest apk from the play store. However, if you want a version that works with only the remote, only version available is the Fire TV version; this version does not work with any Android TV devices because of the DRM.
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You don't need the amazon app store for watch espn just sideload the apk it works on the Shield tv with a mouse it's the watch espn phone app. You can't get the fire tv android tv off the fire tv it want work on the Shield tv that app was made for the fire tv platform.
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I suppose you could also install Kodi and use a plugin for that.

Any update?

Looks like this thread is now closed..... Watch ESPN is now official an Shield TV!

Does Fire HD 8 works outside USA?

I want to know whether Fire HD 8 will work out of USA or not. I have no idea about Fire OS and Amazon appstore. I just want to use it as a device to surf the internet via browser, to copy my movies from laptop and watch on it, and use apps like facebook, facebook messenger and youtube.
I am afraid if i tell someone from USA to bring it for me here in Nepal and if i wont be able to download these apps, it will be a waste. So kindly suggest me, if i can download apps like facebook, youtube and messenger for free outside USA?

Yes it does
I bought it in the USA and use it in Mexico. Best tablet for the price. I can get apps from the amazon appstore, they have a whole section of "actually free" apps. If you cant find an app in the amazon appstore, Google Chrome Browser for example, you can install the Google play store even without root. Fire OS is actually Android with a customized layer in top. The only things that don't work are the amazon services, like prime video, and prime music. Kindle unlimited book reading (paid subscription) does work.

YouTube Kids screen mirroring

I'm looking for a solution for my intended set up. My three-year-old can't operate a remote or mouse so I'm trying to find a way to mirror YouTube Kids on her Kindle fire to her TV so that she can select her own shows by pressing them on the screen. She just dunked her previous tablet in her bath water so I'll be buying a new fire HD 8. From what I'm reading the newer versions can't do screen mirroring. Is there a way to accomplish this by rooting it or installing play store apps? And what kind of device do I need to buy to attach to my TV? I planned on buying a standard fire TV stick but I want to make sure.

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I'm looking for a solution for my intended set up. My three-year-old can't operate a remote or mouse so I'm trying to find a way to mirror YouTube Kids on her Kindle fire to her TV so that she can select her own shows by pressing them on the screen. She just dunked her previous tablet in her bath water so I'll be buying a new fire HD 8. From what I'm reading the newer versions can't do screen mirroring. Is there a way to accomplish this by rooting it or installing play store apps? And what kind of device do I need to buy to attach to my TV? I planned on buying a standard fire TV stick but I want to make sure.
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Install Google apps via Fire toolbox: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/development/official-amazon-fire-toolbox-v1-0-t3889604

Which TV is easy to root?

Hey guys
I recently purchased a
Samsung UE65AU9000
region: Asia/Pakistan
This is my first smart TV earlier i was using fire stick and installed some moded, I am not happy with this TV showing too many ads, youtube is full of ads and other apps like Plex also, i can't install Cinema HD,
I want to ask which TV is easier to root and can install these apps mainly Youtube Vanced and Cinema HD. ads is the main purpose for rooting the TV, i am still within return policy and can return it if i find a good TV to root.]
TIA

otherwise whats the purpose of a smart TV, if you can get everything on firestick.

Every samsung TV I've ever bought, I do not connect to the internet and I plug in a Chromecast. YMMV, but if you like the firestick, I would go with that. The purpose of a smart TV is for them to advertise to you.

First: don't used Vanced on a TV. Its broken. Use SmartTubeNext.
Second: You can't root Samsung TVs, since they run a locked down version of linux instead of Android.
Third: If you want upscaling go with Nvidia shield, otherwise Firestick/Chromecast is solid too. If your looking for a TV with OS built in try Sony, TCL, or any tv with Android built in. You will not need to root the TV, although if you wanted to get rid of ads on the homescreen it might be worth looking into.
And finally, question: are the ads on the Firestick, Samsung TV, or both?

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First: don't used Vanced on a TV. Its broken. Use SmartTubeNext.
Second: You can't root Samsung TVs, since they run a locked down version of linux instead of Android.
Third: If you want upscaling go with Nvidia shield, otherwise Firestick/Chromecast is solid too. If your looking for a TV with OS built in try Sony, TCL, or any tv with Android built in. You will not need to root the TV, although if you wanted to get rid of ads on the homescreen it might be worth looking into.
And finally, question: are the ads on the Firestick, Samsung TV, or both?
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Both have ads. Use a Pi-Hole